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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.99, 1,742.91 and 468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.99, 1,742.91 and 468.96 is: 703.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.99 : 1,742.91 = 468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.99/1,742.91 = 468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.99x = 1,742.91 × 468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.99x = 817,355.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,355.07/1,161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.41

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